Memorial celebration of life set for Janice Eileen Johnson
Janice Eileen Johnson, 85, of Manchester, passed away January 8, 2022, at Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice Home in Jackson. The family is hosting a Celebration of Life, Saturday, June 18, 2022, starting at 3pm, at the Johnson Family Farm, 15442 Herman Rd, Manchester. She was born on October 16, 1936, in Jackson, Michigan, to Aloysius […]
Obituary: Geraldine Ruth Eaton
Geraldine Ruth Eaton, age 89 of Tecumseh passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at home with her family surrounding her. She was born May 23, 1933 in McBain, MI, a daughter of the late Lester and Alberta (Klenk) Handy. She married Gerald Everett Eaton on June 21, 1952 and they have shared over 69 […]
Obituary: Ronald James Walter
Ronald James Walter, 80, of South Lyon, formerly from Manchester, passed away peacefully, Thursday, January 6, 2022 at home, with his family by his side. A private graveside service was held. Ron’s family and friends will gather Saturday, June 11, 2022, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, with Funeral Mass at 12:00 pm, St. Mary Roman […]
Samantha Stockard named to Dean’s List at Belmont University
Samantha Stockard of Manchester qualified for the Spring 2022 Dean's List at Belmont University. Eligibility is based on a minimum course load of 12 hours and a quality grade point average of 3.5 with no grade below a C. Approximately 45 percent of Belmont's 6,792 undergraduate students qualified for the Spring 2022 Dean's List. Belmont […]
Memorial Service announced for Kain Popkey
With a heavy heart we announce the passing of our Daddy, Son, Brother and Grandson, Kain William-Robert Popkey. Born June 28, 1983, Kain departed on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 to join his maternal grandpa, Pledger Chapman and his paternal grandpa, Robert Popkey. Kain leaves behind his four young children, Kaylin, Mya, Carter, Brayden, their mother, […]
Obituary: Robert J. Miller
Robert J. Miller, 86, began and ended his life in Ann Arbor, Michigan, but in the middle he lived a life beyond one life’s usual limits, filled with faith, service, dedication, generosity, and adventure. Bob was ordained as a Lutheran minister at Capital University, and spent one memorable year as an intern pastor in Oregon […]
Obituary: Paula Louise Saft
On May 22, 2022, Paula Louise Saft passed away after continuing to defy the odds of her battle with cancer. Born to Mary and Harry Johnson on April 14, 1956, she was the eldest of four siblings. She graduated from Manchester High School in 1974, and was heavily involved in the German Club, traveling to Germany in the […]
May 2022 Senior Student of the Month: Collin Campbell
submitted by Manchester Jr./Sr. High School Our May 2022 Manchester Community Schools Foundation Student of the Month for Manchester High School is Collin Campbell. Collin is the son of Kristi and Greg Campbell. He has been a member of the High School Jazz Band for four years. The last four years of high school he […]
Underclass students of the month announced for May 2022
submitted by the Manchester Jr./Sr. High School Students in grades 7–11 at Manchester Junior-Senior High School received their Student of the Month awards for promoting a good way of life; for working and getting along with people; for working up to their capacity; for inspiring respect for adults, peer groups, and people in authority; for […]
Ava Sharrow-Ducsay has been named to the Alma College Dean’s List
Alma College has released the Dean’s List for those students who achieved outstanding academic performance during the 2022 Winter Term and this included Ava Sharrow-Ducsay of Manchester. Students who achieve a 3.5 or better grade point average during a term, while carrying a minimum of 13 credits, at least eight of which are evaluative grades, […]





